Mugo pine

Pinus mugo

Shrub2×3 mzone 3–7light shade

Profile

Family: Pinaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 2 m
Spread: 3 m
Growth: slow
Lifespan: 111 years
First yield: after 11 years
Hardiness: zone 3–7
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: dry – very wet
pH: 5 – 8
Synonyms: Mugo pine, Mountain pine

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Plant mugo pine in full sun with moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soil. It tolerates a wide pH range and various soil textures including clay if well drained. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately drought tolerant. Prune annually in late winter to maintain compact form. Propagate by cuttings for true-to-type plants. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and urban settings.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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